Whirlpool SF195LEK manual Troubleshooting, Is the burner damaged?, Is propane gas being used?

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate

■Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

■Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

Surface burners will not operate

■Is this the first time the surface burners have been used? Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.

■Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before turning to a setting.

■Are the burner ports clogged? See “Surface Burners” section.

Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy

■Are the burner ports clogged? See “Surface Burners” section.

■On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned properly?

See “Surface Burners” section.

■Is the burner damaged?

On models with caps, look for a warped cap. If cap will not spin freely on a flat surface, painted side down, the cap is warped. Switch cap with a different surface burner to check for further warping. Contact a service technician or see “Assistance or Service” section.

■Is propane gas being used?

The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact a service technician or see “Assistance or Service” section.

Surface burner makes popping noises

■Is the burner wet? Let it dry.

Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop

■Is the cookware the proper size?

Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.

Cooktop cooking results not what expected

■Is the proper cookware being used? See “Cookware” section.

■Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See “Cooktop Controls” section.

■Is the appliance level?

Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.

Oven will not operate

■Is this the first time the oven has been used?

Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air from the gas lines.

■Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See “Electronic Oven Control” section.

Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy

■Is propane gas being used?

The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact a service technician or see “Assistance or Service” section.

Cooling fan runs during baking, broiling or cleaning

■It is normal for the fan to automatically run while the oven is in use to cool the electronic control.

Oven temperature too high or too low

■Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See “Oven Temperature Control” section.

Display shows messages

■Is the display showing “PF”?

There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See

“Display(s)” section. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See “Clock” section.

■Is the display showing a letter followed by a number? Depending on your model, press OFF/CANCEL, OFF or CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. See “Display(s)” section. If it reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate

■Is the oven door open?

Close the oven door all the way.

■Has the function been entered? See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

■On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been set?

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

■Has a delay start been set? See “Timed Cooking” section.

Oven cooking results not what expected

■Is the appliance level?

Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.

■Is the proper temperature set?

Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.

■Is the proper oven temperature calibration set? See “Oven Temperature Control” section.

■Was the oven preheated?

See “Baking and Roasting” section.

■Is the proper bakeware being used? See “Bakeware” section.

■Are the racks positioned properly?

See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

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